Event Type: Conference, Consumer, Podcast, Reception, Seminar, Tasting, Trade Show, Webinar
Location: Healdsburg, CA
Date: 11/18/2026 — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
AI: Practical Uses in the Wine Industry
The wine business is changing, and no one can deny that AI is a major reason why. This quarter, we're bringing that conversation into the room.
On Wednesday, November 18th, AWG Wine Advisors and Women for WineSense are hosting our next Wine Business Group Roundtable at Aperture Cellars in Healdsburg, with guest speaker Chris Dengler, software architect and engineer, taking on the topic: "AI: Practical Uses for the Wine Industry."
About the Speaker
Chris Dengler has spent nearly 30 years at the forefront of technology. At Microsoft, he was one of the original architects behind the first Web Services and helped launch the technology underlying .NET, now running on billions of devices worldwide. He presented these innovations on stage alongside Bill Gates and was named one of Technology Review's Top Innovators Under 35. Since then, he has served as Chief Software Architect for US Airways, holds multiple patents, and has led technology work for companies including Sony, Verizon, and American Express.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, November 18 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Aperture Cellars, Healdsburg
🎟 $50, including wine, hors d'oeuvres, and the speaker program
Who is this for?
Our roundtables are open to anyone with a stake in the wine business. Previous roundtables have seen winery owners, growers, wine makers, executives, investors, service providers, and more.
Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started, you’ll leave with new ideas and new connections.
Reserve your seat early!
Our last roundtable sold out in 24 hours, with Gina Gallo-Boisset and Jean-Charles Boisset speaking to a full house at Flora Springs. Ticketed seating means everyone who registers is guaranteed a spot, and it lets us keep the evening at the level you've come to expect. Space is limited to Aperture's capacity, so we recommend registering soon!